Learn Classical Latin - 10 Sessions

Learn about the Latin language in this online Sydney course



10 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests    

  $390 - $429 (price varies across dates)

Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this Latin language course provides a comprehensive introduction to the influential language of Ancient Rome. Learning Latin offers numerous benefits, both practical and intellectual, making it a valuable pursuit for individuals of all interests and backgrounds.
Through learning Latin, you can engage with a rich tapestry of global heritage and better understand the interconnectedness of human societies throughout history.
In this Latin course, we will delve into the essentials of Classical Latin, gaining proficiency in key verbs, nouns and adjectives through captivating narratives detailing the fortunes of Lucius Caecilius Iucundus, his wife Metella and their household shortly before the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Join us as we embark on a journey that bridges the ancient past with contemporary language, culture and the human experience.
This Introduction to Classical Latin course will be held online via Zoom.
What will be covered in this Introduction to Classical Latin course?
Using the renowned Cambridge Latin Course textbook, students will proceed through the following sessions based on the reading of original texts:
  • Introduction to the Latin language and its place in history
  • Typical sentence patterns
  • Nouns of the first and second declension (masculine, feminine, and neuter) /agreement of adjectives
  • Verbs of the first four conjugations, singular and plural
  • Verbs of the present tense, all persons
  • Infinitive verbs, the mixed conjugation, the vocative case and questions
  • The third declension, adjectives, irregular verbs
  • Imperatives, prepositions
  • The genitive case (= of)
  • Neuter nouns and adjectives
Students will also be offered the opportunity to review their progress through an assessment task prior to celebrating the completion of the course with their classmates.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
  • Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.
  • Notebook and pen.
  • Please purchase the following textbook, which will be used for each session of the course: Cambridge Latin Course: Book 1. Fifth Edition. Cambridge University Press, 2022. ISBN-10: 1009162640. ISBN-13: 978-1009162647. This popular textbook is widely available online and in bookstores.
  • Some individual study outside of class will be required from session 2 onwards.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 10 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

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